Even if you live a thousand miles away

Everyone's week got off to a horrible start when two bombs detonated near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Since then we've seen incredible people like this former Patriots lineman or this cowboy Samaritan lend their support firsthand. And while you might be a six-hour plane ride from an MA blood drive, you can still help the people of Boston in plenty of ways

Thanks in part to some superhumans who ran right from the race to the hospital to donate blood, the Red Cross is more than equipped to care for the victims. But you can help with future emergencies by giving money or scheduling a blood donation here. You can also register for one of their first aid courses, and tell everyone you're practically a doctor.

The Salvation Army has two mobile kitchens going for emergency responders and families, so you could throw some cash their way.

The techies over at TUGG (Technology Underwriting Greater Good) are collaborating with the mayor's office, Red Cross, and area hospitals to find the best places to distribute donations. Check out their fundraising page.

Obviously you're worried about your friends and family in the city, but text or email them for updates. Calls will continue clogging the phone towers, and those really need to stay open for the police and emergency responders.

If there are other ways to give that we've forgotten to include, please leave details in the comments!